opposition

[op-uh-zish-uhn] / ˌɒp əˈzɪʃ ən /

NOUN

obstruction, antagonism

Synonyms

STRONGEST

action hostility resistance struggle

STRONG

antinomy antithesis aversion brush clash combat competition con conflict contention contest contradistinction contrariety counteraction counterattack defense defiance disapproval duel encounter engagement fray grapple negativism prevention repugnance repulsion rivalry skirmish strife unfriendliness violation war warfare

WEAK

civil disobedience confronting contraposition obstructiveness opposure oppugnancy

Antonyms

STRONG

accord affection agreement calm harmony kindness liking love obedience peace retreat surrender sympathy yielding

WEAK

compatibility team teammates

NOUN

person, people competing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

enemy foe opponent rebel rival

STRONG

adversary antagonist disputant iconoclast

WEAK

other side

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ally associate friend helper

STRONG

supporter

WEAK

compatibility harmony peace team teammates

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Mahmood has faced opposition from some Labour MPs to the proposals, which are part of wider immigration reforms.

From BBC

The widespread domestic opposition to this war is completely unprecedented.

From Salon

Many activists agree with the US plan as a way forward, including lawyer and opposition activist MarÍa Oropeza, 31, who live‑streamed her arrest in 2024.

From BBC

His input was part of a CIA assessment shared with the White House that supported the decision to back Rodríguez over the opposition.

From The Wall Street Journal

Russell Findlay of the Scottish Conservatives is one of those who moved from support to opposition.

From BBC

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